--- title: Country Kennel vs a City Pet Hotel: What Differs url: https://happypawskennels.com/compare/country-kennel-vs-city-pet-hotel/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Guides](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/) - Country kennel vs a city pet hotel # Country kennel vs a city pet hotel A country kennel offers acres and outdoor space but a longer drive; a city pet hotel is closer to home. Happy Paws sits on about 10 acres near Dixon, with indoor/outdoor runs from $52 a night on the 2026 rate sheet. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Where a pet boards shapes the stay. Some owners want the closest option; others will drive a little for room to run. Here is what changes with a country setting. ## What is different | | Country kennel (Happy Paws) | In-town facility | | --- | --- | --- | | Setting | About 10 acres on Midway Road | A building within city limits | | Outdoor access | Doggie door from each indoor run to its own outdoor run | Varies by facility; ask | | Play space | Large fenced play areas and a grass field | Varies by facility; ask | | Drive | About 21 minutes from Davis or Vacaville, 35 from Sacramento | Usually shorter for city residents | ## The setting Happy Paws has been caring for pets in Dixon since 1971. The kennel is on a quiet country road near a large white wind turbine that makes it easy to spot. The kennel describes its delta breezes and fresh country air, and dogs have space to run. Each run is heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer. ## The drive Drive times from the town pages are free-flow estimates for a normal day: about 5 minutes from Dixon, 21 from Davis and Vacaville, 25 from Woodland, 35 from Sacramento and 50 from Vallejo. Midway Road is a country road, so allow extra time. Several reviewers say it is worth the drive. See the [drive times table](https://happypawskennels.com/data/drive-times-to-happy-paws/) and [directions](https://happypawskennels.com/contact/). ## How to choose - Pick the country kennel if your pet needs space and fresh air more than a short drive - Pick the closest option if you plan many short stays or day visits - Visit either way: Happy Paws tours run 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM, no appointment ## Cost Nightly rates are $52 for Economy, $59 for Business Class and $72 for First Class for one dog, and $35 for a cat, with food, medications and walks included. Compare against any quote for the same inclusions, using the [stay cost estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/). ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels: touring the facility](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) - [Happy Paws Kennels: hours](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) ### 2026 nightly rates - First Class kennel $72 - Business Class kennel $59 - Economy Class kennel $52 - Cat condo $35 All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. [All 2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [About us](https://happypawskennels.com/about-us/) - [Tour the facility](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) - [Drive times to Happy Paws from 30 towns and 3 airports](https://happypawskennels.com/data/drive-times-to-happy-paws/) - [Areas we serve](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/) - [Contact and directions](https://happypawskennels.com/contact/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ## Heat and cold near the kennel **NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Vacaville station (about 8 miles from the kennel)** | Month | Avg high | Avg low | Days 90°F+ | Days 100°F+ | Nights 32°F or below | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 57.6°F | 39.6°F | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | | Feb | 63°F | 42.2°F | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | | Mar | 68.5°F | 44.8°F | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | | Apr | 74.9°F | 48°F | 1.3 | 0 | 0.1 | | May | 82.8°F | 52.9°F | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | | Jun | 90.7°F | 57.7°F | 15.9 | 4.3 | 0 | | Jul | 97.3°F | 60.2°F | 27.1 | 10.1 | 0 | | Aug | 96.5°F | 59.5°F | 25.3 | 9.3 | 0 | | Sep | 91.9°F | 57.5°F | 19.1 | 3.3 | 0 | | Oct | 81.2°F | 51.8°F | 4.6 | 0.4 | 0 | | Nov | 67°F | 44.5°F | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Dec | 57.9°F | 39.5°F | 0 | 0 | 5.5 | A normal year: about 101.5 days at 90°F or hotter, 28.4 at 100°F or hotter, 14.2 freezing nights. Source: [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/). ## Read next - [Kennel boarding vs an in-home sitter](https://happypawskennels.com/compare/boarding-vs-in-home-sitter/) - [Board or bring your dog on the trip?](https://happypawskennels.com/compare/boarding-vs-taking-your-dog/) - [Day care vs a dog walker](https://happypawskennels.com/compare/day-care-vs-dog-walker/) - [Cattery vs cat sitter](https://happypawskennels.com/compare/cat-boarding-vs-cat-sitter-compare/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### Is a country kennel better than a city pet hotel? It depends on what you value: space and outdoor access, or a short drive. ### How far is Happy Paws from Sacramento? About 35 minutes in free-flowing traffic, from the Census center point of the city. ### Can I tour before I book? Yes, every day 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM with no appointment. ### Does the drive matter on pick-up day? Plan to arrive by 11:30 AM for morning check-out, or between 2 and 5 PM, which adds half a night.